Comparison

IP Camera Viewer vs ULooka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera Viewer

Transform your ONVIF, RTSP, or WiFi IP cameras into a robust home security system. This app provides a smooth and fast experience for viewing and controlling network cameras across multiple Apple devices. Enjoy secure, local access without mandatory cloud services or vendor restrictions.

Highlights
  • ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG camera support
  • Network camera discovery
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Multi-camera monitoring dashboards
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Motion detection and recording
  • Secure local and remote access
Features
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Turn your ONVIF, RTSP or WiFi IP cameras into a powerful home security monitoring system. IPCams lets you view and control network cameras with a fast, smooth experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Replace limited OEM camera apps and build your own private surveillance setup. IPCams gives you secure access to live view and camera streams — without mandatory cloud lock-in or forced vendor restrictions. IPCams supports ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG compatible cameras, making it easy to connect wireless or wired devices on your local network and access them remotely when needed. Designed for users who want flexibility and control, IPCams delivers real-time video monitoring, reliable recording and powerful camera management tools in one professional-grade app. Monitor your home, office, garage, pets or entryways with secure local and remote access. FEATURES • Network Scanner – Quickly discover and connect compatible IP cameras • Advanced Camera Viewer – View ONVIF, RTSP and MJPEG network cameras • Two Way Audio – Talk back through your camera or doorbell • Multi-Camera Dashboards – Monitor multiple WiFi or wireless cameras at once • PTZ Control – Pan, tilt and zoom supported cameras • Picture in Picture (PIP) – Monitor live video while using other apps • Smart Motion Detection – Add event detection, recording and push notifications with IPCams Hub • Remote Streaming – Securely access your cameras remotely with IPCams Hub • Private & Secure – Your camera streams stay on your devices • Snap & Record – Capture photos and video recordings of important moments • Widgets – Add camera shortcuts and snapshots to your Home Screen • Multi-Platform – iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch support • iCloud Sync – Sync and access your cameras across your Apple devices Privacy Policy: https://ipcams.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://ipcams.app/terms

About

ULooka

Monitor your business or home remotely with live video streaming and playback. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and communicate with family via voice calls. Share access securely with others.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming and playback
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Two-way voice communication
  • Remote camera control (360° rotation)
  • Secure sharing with permissions
  • Infrared night vision
  • Recording and snapshot capabilities
Features
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【远程监控】手机WiFi绑定连接,随时随地查看您的商铺、工厂、办公室、公寓、花园、房间等实时视频、录像回放。 【移动侦测】任何异动及时报警推送信息,您可以及时查看实时信息,更加守护您的安全。 【语音通话】随时随地可与家人语音互动,让亲情更近一些。 【分享功能】通过二维码一键扫码与家人分享,可设置不同权限。 【修改P2P密码】更改设备初始密码,使用更加安全。 【360°旋转】手机可远程操控,上下左右180度旋转,查看您家中的每个角落。 【其它功能】支持红外夜视、录像、拍照,在线升级等功能。

Screenshots

IP Camera Viewer4 screens
ULooka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IP Camera Viewer at 4.1 against ULooka's 1.8. IP Camera Viewer also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 9%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). ULooka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IP Camera Viewer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ULooka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IP Camera Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera Viewer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 9% of ULooka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, ULooka every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IP Camera Viewer versus ULooka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP Camera ViewerULooka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better1.8 (120 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better8.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better120
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNogosoft LLCShenzhen Aneka Electronics Technology Co.LTD

Customer experience

IP Camera Viewer

All ratings1,220 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative49.9%

ULooka

All ratings120 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative78.3%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative88.5%

Bugs and requests

IP Camera Viewer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras disappearing after updates
  • Inability to add/edit cameras
  • Unresponsive PTZ controls
  • Connectivity issues when away from home network

Requested features

6 requests
  • Motion detection and alerts
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • PTZ camera controls
  • Ability to view camera storage/recordings
  • Customizable camera layouts
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  • Live widget for home screen

ULooka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

IP Camera Viewer

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$74.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$149.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Family Upgrade$149.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime - Upgrade$149.99
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  • Pro Lifetime - Family$299.99
  • Pro Plus Lifetime$299.99
None

ULooka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Camera Viewer free?
IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ULooka free?
ULooka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera Viewer or ULooka?
IP Camera Viewer is rated higher. IP Camera Viewer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ULooka averages 1.8 from 120 ratings.
Do IP Camera Viewer or ULooka have ads?
Neither IP Camera Viewer nor ULooka shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera Viewer or ULooka?
IP Camera Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and ULooka every 6 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and ULooka on September 12, 2026.

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